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Ilford Delta 400 Film Review
Fine Grain, Complex Contrast
October 5, 2022
Ilford Delta 400 is a medium-speed, relatively fine-grained medium-contrast black-and-white film.
Lomography Fantôme Kino 8 Film Review
A Slow Black-and-White Film for Sunny Bokeh, High Contrast, and Fine Grain
July 8, 2024
Lomography Fantôme Kino 8 is a low-ISO black-and-white motion picture film sold in 35mm only. This film shows exceptionally fine grain, which it typically renders in high contrast. I was able to get very natural-looking images out of it when I developed it at home with my solution of Rodinal 1+50. This film has also taught me things I’ve never expected about my old Ultron lens.
Rollei RPX 400 Film Review
A Versatile, Affordable Medium-Speed Monochrome Film of Mysterious Origins
April 2, 2023
This film is an excellent value for the money: it has a wide dynamic range, renders fine grain, and is available in bulk. But it needs a thoughtful process for the best results.
Kodak UltraMax 400 Film Review
It ❤️ Loves the Sun and Doesn't Cost an Arm
June 11, 2023
Kodak UltraMax 400 is a medium-speed, fine-grained colour-negative film. It renders natural tones cheaper than Portra and much more accurately than most new emulsions. UltraMax may even be the most affordable ISO 400 colour film on the market.
Ilford XP2 Super 400 Film Review
A Black-and-White Film for C-41 Minilabs
March 13, 2022
Ilford XP2 Super 400 is a monochrome film like no other. If you fancy shooting black-and-white film but got no means to develop at home, this is the one to use.
The Atomic Film
How Kodak Panatomic-X Captured the World in Fine Grain
July 4, 2023
Kodak Panatomic-X was a black-and-white film with a panchromatic emulsion and extended red sensitivity. explore the history and versions of Panatomic-X, its characteristics and applications, and the reasons for its discontinuation.
Film Ferrania P30 Film Review
A Cinema Special Remake
February 26, 2024
Film Ferrania P30 is an ISO 80 panchromatic black-and-white film sold in 35mm and 120 formats. It’s known for its recognizable strong contrast and ultra-fine grain.
ORWO Wolfen NC 500 Film Review
A Film for the Summer ☀️
June 1, 2023
This is a new German-made colour-negative film. As many have pointed out, it delivers mixed results. I discuss how to get the best images with it at length in this post.
Fujifilm Neopan Acros Film Review
Almost Cancelled
May 18, 2022
Acros is a lovely medium-speed black-and-white emulsion. It features silky-smooth gradients with high-contrast shadows and expansive over-exposure latitude.
Kodak T-MAX P3200 Black-and-White Film Review
Box Speed Is the Best Speed
February 13, 2023
Kodak T-MAX P3200 is an ultra-sensitive black-and-white negative film (when exposed at box speed) made for high-speed and night photography.
Ilford HP5+ Film Review
A Standard of Versatility and Image Quality for Black-and-White Film
August 2, 2022
Ilford HP5+ is one of the best-known films ever made. Tested: its versatility, ease of use, and image quality, wrapped in the context of the 90-year history.
Film Ferrania Orto 50 Film Review
High-Contrast and Orthochromaticism (With and Without a Green Filter)
November 5, 2024
Film Ferrania’s Orto 50 is a newly reissued (2023)¹ orthochromatic black-and-white film by the famous Italian film factory. It features fine grain, high contrast, and blue light sensitivity (which makes it blind to the red colours). Orto 50 shares its fine grain, strong contrast, and some development times with Film Ferrania’s first product, P30 — but it’s not the same film.
Kodak Aerocolor IV Film Review
a.k.a., SantaColor 100, Luminar 100, Film Electra 100, and Film Washi X
January 12, 2023
A fine-grained medium contrast colour-negative film with a clear base, available in 35mm only.
Harman Phoenix 200 — New Colour Film Review
The Most Important Film Photography Product of 2024
June 8, 2024
Harman Phoenix 200 is the most important film photography product of 2024. It opened the doors to a new colour film facility at a British factory which has been continuously supplying us with photochemistry for over 140 years.
Kodak ColorPlus 200 Film Review
The Cheapest Colour Film on the Market
June 13, 2023
Kodak ColorPlus is a relatively affordable 35mm film sold primarily in the US and Asian markets.
Agfa Vista 200 Film Review
The (Expired) Classic Colour Film of the 2010s
June 10, 2022
Agfa Vista films were my favourite choice for colour 35mm emulsions in the late 2010s — until they were unceremoniously discontinued in 2018.
Polaroid SX-70 Colour Film Review
The Only ISO 160 Colour Instant Film in Production
July 9, 2022
This is the only colour film for unmodified Polaroid SX-70 cameras. It’s tricky, but I love it.
CineStill 800T Film Review
Kodak Movie Picture Film for Still Photographers
October 15, 2023
A high-speed, ultra-fine-grained tungsten-balanced colour film. This in-depth review includes loads of samples, detailed specifications (including pushing and pulling), advanced shooting tips, and the disambiguation of the recent controversy.
Polaroid Color 600 Film Review & Shooting Guide
Inc. I-Type Colour Films, Go, and 8x10 Packs
September 12, 2023
This is the most versatile instant film. But you need to know how to expose, store, and scan it properly for the best results, as it is not cheap.
CineStill 400D Dynamic Film Review
A Versatile, Fine-Grained Colour-Negative Film, Available in All Formats
September 5, 2022
400D is a medium-speed, high-resolution film, that renders natural colour with a slight mint-green cast and the signature red halos.